This medium bodied Rioja Classic cultivated within a Tuscan setting expresses refined attributes of enriched wheat, dark plum, sweetened vanilla wafer, tart dark fruit and subtle nuances of violets and lime zest. Keep Drinking and Keep Believing.
Fields Family Lodi Tempranillo 2010
This luscious Rioja classic done in a Lodi, California setting offers rich components of purple plum, dark cherry, candied dark fruit, zesty spice and wisp of white pepper. A great pairing for a sirloin topped with a mushroom saute. Keep Drinking and Keep Believing.
2010 Signature Chappellet Winery Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley
This deep purple Cabernet lends an alluring nose of fresh cut grass, dark cherry, plum and rich, fertile soil. Endowed with beautifully plush offerings of wild dark berries, nutmeg, graphite and tremendously structured tannin for a younger wine. This impressive Napa Valley Cab finishes semi wet with a moderate frequency of juiciness and mild tobacco. Keep Drinking and Keep Believing.
Pietro Beconcini Chianti Riserva
This radiant Chianti Riserva compiled of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Canaiolo offers balanced aromas of dark cherry, spice, cedar, sweet vanilla, perfume and cigar box on the nose. With a magnificent mouthfeel, this Tuscan gem offers components of damp earth and pomegranate on the front palate, while superb acidity, wholesome, smooth tannin and tart cherry evolve on the mid palate. With a lengthy lingering mild eucalyptus and dark chocolate finish, this wine was a true joy to experience; Keep Drinking and Keep Believing.
2009 Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
This superbly structured Cabernet from Walla Walla Valley offers a rich nose of baking spice, toasted vanilla, powdered dark cherries and black pepper. With a sensational mouthfeel, spirited acidity, and firm tannins; This generous red offers enticing flavors of tart, wild dark fruit on the palate, concluding with an unsweetened black licorice finish. Keep Drinking and Keep Believing.
Two Reds from Northwest Totem Cellars
This is based on samples provided by the winery.
Northwest Totem Cellars - A name that pays respect to a life and people that once depended on, respected and revered their environment and the living world. We and our children are committed ambassadors to this living world. Our commitment to compassion runs broadly across many constituents; people, planet and, never to be overlooked, all other non-human living beings who share our world.
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2009 A Squared Bohemian Blend – Alexandria Nicole
This hearty Bordeaux blend compiled of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot from Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State delivers refined flavors of black currant, cola, vanilla cream, baking spice, concord grape and cedar; A great sirloin wine. Keep Drinking and Keep Believing.
2009 Harvest Girl Syrah
This Santa Barbara Syrah from Carr Vineyards @ Winery is nicely balanced and easy sipping expressing juicy dark fruit; A perfect party and barbecue wine. Keep Drinking and Keep Believing.
Cliffs Wine Picks – Apr 1, 2013 to Apr 4, 2013
2008 Villa Creek Avenger
2007 Copain Syrah Tous Ensemble
2007 Rhys Alesia Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
2009 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Home Ranch
2008 Villa Creek Avenger - $29.75
My comments
The Avenger is my favorite wine from the Paso Robles based Villa Creek. This is generally a full bodied, big boned, and brawny Rhone Ranger blend. This vintage is a blend of 70% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 15% Grenache from the Booker Vineyard in Paso Robles.
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